How to safely uninstall Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10?

If you’re determined to permanently uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 10, PowerShell offers a way to completely remove the browser. Although Edge is deeply integrated with Windows, this command-line method will remove the application package for all users on the computer.

However, it’s important to note that this uninstallation isn’t entirely permanent—major Windows updates may automatically reinstall Edge. For users who wish to permanently uninstall Edge from Windows 10, this method is the most effective built-in solution, but proceed with caution.

How to Permanently Uninstall Edge in Windows 10

1. Before uninstalling Edge, make sure you have another browser installed and set it as your default browser.

2. Open PowerShell as an administrator, or search for PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

3. Check the installed version of Edge by running the following command:

Get-AppxPackage edge

• This will display the exact package name.

4. Uninstall Edge using the following command:

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *edge* | Remove-AppxPackage

• This will remove Edge for all users on the computer.

5. Restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.

If you uninstall Edge in Windows 10 permanently, PowerShell offers the most thorough built-in method. However, this is not a permanent solution; you'll need to repeat this process after major Windows updates.

P.S.

• This will only remove the Edge application package; some Edge-related system files will remain on your system.
• If you're using Windows 11, the process is similar, but keep in mind that Edge is more deeply integrated with the operating system.
• To check if Edge has been successfully uninstalled, try searching for Edge in the Start menu. If it doesn't appear, the uninstallation was successful.